Northern Marianas
CNMI's Tinian to benefit from huge lease deal
Tinian in the Northern Marianas has got a boost with the Commonwealth Ports Authority and the US Department of Defense signing a deal for the US Air Force's divert airfield.
US territories to get controversial dengue drug
US authorities have given the green light for a controversial dengue fever vaccine to be used in American territories.
Gynecological, breast top cancers in CNMI
Gynecological and breast cancers were the most prevalent cancers diagnosed in the Northern Marianas between 2009 and 2018.
CNMI calls for more oversight of Bed and Breakfasts
The two largest players in the Northern Marianas' hospitality industry want more government oversight over bed and breakfast establishments.
CNMI facing a financial crunch
A combination of tepid tourism numbers and record-low taxes from the lone casino operator on Saipan has placed the Northern Marianas in a financial crunch.
Northern Marianas health gets a funding boost
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services have given the Northern Marianas an additional $US8.2 million in funding for the current fiscal year.
Explosion after suspected gas leak kills chef on Saipan
A chef has been killed after a suspected gas leak caused an explosion in the kitchen he was working in on Saipan in the Northern Marianas.
CNMI casino resort to open by September
A troubled casino developer in the Northern Marianas says it will have its resort development up and running by September.
Northern Marianas residents told to conserve water
The Commonwealth Utilities Corporation in the Northern Marianas is asking its customers to conserve water as it is experiencing a drop in its water supply sources on Saipan.
CNMI casino developer ordered to pay out $US3 million in wages
A troubled casino developer in the Northern Marianas has been ordered to pay out more than $US3 million over wages violations.
Rhinoceros beetle spread averted on Rota
An outbreak of the invasive coconut rhinoceros beetle was averted after consecutive typhoons blew away or destroyed beetle traps on the island.
200 child abuse, neglect cases reported in CNMI
In 2018 there were 200 cases alleging child abuse and neglect reported in the Northern Marianas.
Wrong body cremated on Saipan
The remains of a Filipino man were mistakenly cremated in the Northern Marianas after his body bag was apparently mislabelled at the hospital.
Thousands more Japanese visitors expected in CNMI
A Japanese low-cost carrier that kicked off charter flights to Saipan last week is looking at bringing in up to 50,000 Japanese tourists to the Northern Marianas every year.
CNMI public warned about resistant bacteria
The Northern Marianas community is being warned against infections caused by a resistant strain of bacteria.
GOP candidate takes special election in CNMI
Marco Taitano Peter of the Republican Party claimed victory in the special election on Saturday in the Northern Marianas.
CNMI Sports Assn keen to work with Gov to keep Mini Games
The Northern Marianas Sports Association belives the territory can still host the Pacific Mini Games despite the effects of Super Typhoon Yutu. Audio
CNMI hopes for hefty reimbursement from FEMA
The Northern Marianas is asking for more than $US200 million in reimbursement from federal coffers after last year's super Typhoon Yutu.
Rare Northern Marianas bird 'doesn't face extinction'
The US wildlife services says the population of a rare bird species in the Northern Marianas called the Tinian monarch remains stable and does not face the threat of extinction in the foreseeableā¦
Casino workers in Saipan sue company over human trafficking
Chinese construction workers are suing the owners of a multi-billion-dollar casino on Saipan, in the Northern Marianas.